C92 Power of the Martial Soul

Yu Kun had successfully struck the Human-snake Beast with his Origin Yang Finger Technique, but the ferocious mutated beast, though wounded, did not perish. In a frenzy, it constricted its tail and ensnared Yu Kun in a death grip.

The beast's strength was immense, causing Yu Kun's eyes to nearly pop from their sockets.

"This mutated beast is full of surprises. Anyone else would be unable to muster their Astral Energy by now! Thankfully, my Astral Energy isn't sourced from my Qi Sea."

As Yu Kun gathered his Astral Energy to retaliate, he noticed a sinister black glow emanating from the Human-snake Beast's maw—it was preparing to unleash an attack with its formidable Demon Power.

Martial cultivators wield Astral Energy, just as demonic beasts harness Demon Power, the latter being notably more lethal.

Yet, upon witnessing the Demon Power, Yu Kun was not alarmed but elated.

"So you choose to exhale Demonic Qi, sealing your own fate!"

With a hearty laugh, Yu Kun dissipated his Astral Energy and called forth the power of his Leviathan-roc Martial Soul.

It was then that the Human-snake Beast expelled its Demonic Qi.

The breath was imbued with a force of withering and flourishing, tinged with the scent of blood and laced with venom.

Such an aura would leave any ordinary martial cultivator crippled, if not dead.

But against Yu Kun, the Demonic Qi was rendered harmless.

Yu Kun swept up the Leviathan-roc Martial Soul, turning the Demonic Qi back upon the Human-snake Beast. This maneuver, however, drained a substantial amount of his Astral Energy.

The Demonic Qi, rather than harming Yu Kun, recoiled upon the Human-snake Beast itself.

After being struck by its own Demonic Qi, the beast bellowed and released Yu Kun.

The venom within the Demonic Qi rapidly ate away at the creature's flesh, reducing the once half-human, half-serpent—whose upper form bore a semblance of handsomeness—to nothing more than a skeletal husk, a pitiful sight to behold.

In the end, the Human-snake Beast writhed on the ground a few times before succumbing to death after a brief struggle.

Yu Kun had swiftly turned the tables on the Human-snake Beast, a swell of pride rising within him.

"Bet you didn't see that coming! I possess the Leviathan-roc Martial Soul!"

The Leviathan-roc Martial Soul's power allowed it to consume and obliterate others' Astral Energy, capable of erasing even the unused energies. Moreover, it granted its wielder formidable defensive capabilities.

But Yu Kun hadn't just harnessed any Leviathan-roc Martial Soul; he wielded an upgraded version, enhanced with ample materials he had gathered!

This advanced Leviathan-roc Martial Soul boasted a new ability: to absorb an enemy's attack and unleash a counterstrike.

Using the Leviathan-roc Martial Soul did drain Yu Kun's own strength proportionate to the power he devoured, yet the ability remained incredibly potent. It was precisely this power that enabled Yu Kun to absorb the strength of the Human-snake Beast and defeat it in a single, decisive blow.

Following the demise of the Human-snake Beast and its canine counterpart, the rest of the mutated beasts gradually came to their senses.

Lacking intelligence but driven by primal instinct, several beasts quickly recognized Yu Kun's superior cultivation.

They growled lowly at Yu Kun, but then, sensing the danger, the remaining beasts scattered, too fearful to engage further.

The inherent nature of these creatures was to seek fortune and avoid disaster. Realizing Yu Kun's overwhelming strength, they naturally refrained from a futile confrontation.

Their previous aggression was merely the result of being manipulated.

Yu Kun made no move to pursue the fleeing beasts. Instead, he collected the remains of the Human-snake Beast and the dog beast.

These two beasts were extraordinarily unique, having evolved to resemble humans in appearance. Their remains were far from ordinary.

Upon searching, Yu Kun discovered a scale on the Human-snake Beast adorned with peculiar script.

"This must be the language of the mutated beasts and the Demon Clan. Though it's beyond my understanding, I'll take it back to Master Hee. He's had a romance with the Demon Clan; perhaps he'll recognize the inscriptions."

Yu Kun effortlessly pocketed the scale.

He then consumed the Growth Value of both the Human-snake Beast and the canine mutant.

"Your strength is commendable, but it will soon be mine!" Yu Kun boasted with a hint of pride.

The Human-snake Beast's carcass was enormous, yet the Leviathan-roc Space had ample room to accommodate it. The dog mutant's body, on the other hand, was much smaller.

Yu Kun noticed a ring fall from the dog mutant. It bore a resemblance to a Space Ring, yet Yu Kun was unable to open it.

To his astonishment, the ring vanished.

Yu Kun suspected the baby Leviathan had gobbled it up, but then he saw it was fast asleep.

"Did the system absorb it?"

Puzzled, Yu Kun inspected the Leviathan-roc Space and discovered subtle changes within.

Originally crafted from a martial artist's Space Ring, the Leviathan-roc Space now featured a blood-red zone harboring items that Yu Kun couldn't extract.

"It truly is a Space Ring!" Yu Kun exclaimed, "A space ring belonging to a demonic beast! Such a shame I can't access its contents. Even though the Leviathan-roc System can assimilate it, I'm unable to retrieve anything from within."

Yu Kun let out a soft sigh, realizing he had no choice but to consult Hee Dongqing for answers.

Hee had a romantic history with the Demon Clan. Yu Kun surmised that Hee Dongqing would possess considerable knowledge about demonic creatures.

Yu Kun gave the battlefield one final sweep. Nothing else remained that merited his attention.

"Killing a few mutants has drawn a crowd! I'm too close to the Cold Moon Mountain Range. Continuing this spree might lure out something formidable! Better to head back now. I've amassed quite a bit of Growth Value recently. Time to return and delve into new Martial Arts."

With that, Yu Kun swiftly departed the scene.

In the Cloud Connecting Mountain Range, where mutants were legion, the fallen beasts went unnoticed.

Yu Kun made quick progress, reaching the Flying Cloud Sect within days. Stepping onto its familiar grounds, he was enveloped by an unspoken sense of security.

Before, Yu Kun had been fraught with fear in the Cloud Connecting Mountain Range. Now, back in the human enclave, he felt a profound sense of safety.

"The Treasure Map that Gu Leshan revealed turned out to be quite a find. Once consumed by the baby Leviathan, it transformed into a new ability that significantly enhances the potency of my Martial Arts. But repeatedly venturing into the Cloud Connecting Mountain Range is simply too perilous! Should the opportunity arise, I must seek out Gu Leshan and thoroughly discuss this matter."

Muttering to himself, Yu Kun quickly made his way to the Inner Sect's domain and returned to his dwelling.